Healthier Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup (optional) chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1/2 cup (optional) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until smooth.
3. Stir in 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon each of baking soda and salt until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or use all whole wheat for extra health benefits), and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined; fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans and 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips if desired.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.